Sikkim Schools Holiday due to Floods: Government declares holiday for schools, check dates

Sikkim Schools Holiday due to Floods: As per the local news channels Sikkim government has closed the schools due to the Flood situation in the state. All the private and government schools in the Gangtok, Pakyong, Namchi and Manhan districts will remain closed till 8th October 2023. Further extension on the date will be totally dependent on the situation in the state. Currently, Sikkim is witnessing a very bad flood situation due to the cloud burst. The overflowing Teesta River has caused mass destruction across different districts of Sikkim. 

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For more information related to the Sikkim Schools Holiday parents are advised to get in touch with the school authorities. The state disaster management of Sikkim has raised an alert related to the heavy rains across different districts. As per the various media sources, multiple low-lying areas in Sikkim have been submerged. Not only that but some parts of NH 10 have also been washed away due the the floods. All the students are advised to stay safe at home and avoid visiting near the low-lying areas and Teesta River.

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Apart from that students are advised to remain cautious as advised by the CM Prem Singh Tamang. The circular related to the Sikkim Schools Holiday was released by the education ministry of Sikkim. If the authorities roll out any further updates related to the Sikkim Schools Holiday the same will be updated here